Wool is the ideal choice for a material worn next to the skin: it retains warmth without leading to overheating, its breathability cools feet before they become hot, and it naturally wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping feet dry.

Because the heel and toe of a sock are the parts that suffer the greatest wear, they have reinforced the wool here with fine, strong nylon fibres. The result is a supremely soft yet durable sock

• Made in the UK